[SOLVED] Will a higher Wattage PSU (Modular) Cable work with a lower wattage (Modular) PSU?

[Gamez_TH]

SCENARIO: I buddy got a new GPU that requires 2 PCI-E 8/6 pin connectors but he lost the modular cables, I have a higher wattage PSU of the same brand/80+Rating/Same model I believe.

His PSU is an EVGA 750 Watt 80+ Gold where mine is a EVGA 850 Watt 80+ Gold.

Wondering if I gave him one of my spare cables would it be fine?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If they are from the same series they should work. Are they G2 and or G3.
If so it will be fine.

 

[Rogue Leader]

SCENARIO: I buddy got a new GPU that requires 2 PCI-E 8/6 pin connectors but he lost the modular cables, I have a higher wattage PSU of the same brand/80+Rating/Same model I believe.

His PSU is an EVGA 750 Watt 80+ Gold where mine is a EVGA 850 Watt 80+ Gold.

Wondering if I gave him one of my spare cables would it be fine?

You need to confirm the exact model. For example if you have the EVGA 750 G2 and he has the EVGA 850 G2 you're good. But if you have the EVGA NEX750G or the 750 G3 and he has an 850G2 you cannot share that cable (or Vice versa).

 

[Gamez_TH]

If they are from the same series they should work. Are they G2 and or G3.

Mine is a EVGA Super Nova 850 GS, His is a EVGA 750 GQ

 

[Rogue Leader]

Mine is a EVGA Super Nova 850 GS, His is a EVGA 750 GQ

Nope the platforms they are built on are completely different and you cannot share cables. EVGA sells new cables on their website. time to order

 

[Gamez_TH]

Ok thanks!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Mine is a EVGA Super Nova 850 GS, His is a EVGA 750 GQ

You can't do it , those are different platforms and manfacturers.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

One is a SEASONIC Platform other is FSP , not interchangeable.